Pedrosa wins as Rossi retains championship lead

Dani Pedrosa won from pole as Valentino Rossi clung on to the MotoGP championship lead at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

Movistar Yamaha rider Rossi arrived at Jerez with a six-point lead over team-mate Maverick Vinales at the top of the standings, despite having not won a race, and a 10th-place finish was enough to hold on to top spot by two points.

Vinales finished in sixth, with Pedrosa leading home Repsol Honda colleague Marc Marquez for his first win since San Marino last year.

Marquez and Pedrosa now sit third and fourth respectively, with the top four riders separated by just 10 points after four races.

Jorge Lorenzo completed an all-Spanish podium, finishing third on his Ducati, while Monster Yamaha rookie Johann Zarco managed a creditable fourth as he edges closer to a maiden top-three result.

Pedrosa appeared emotional after winning the 3000th MotoGP race, wiping away tears as he celebrated.